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Creamy One-Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta

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Make this restaurant-style Cajun Chicken Pasta at home. This recipe delivers bold, spicy flavor and a rich, creamy sauce, ready fast for your weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for spice level)
  • 1 pound pasta (penne or rotini work well)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, and cayenne pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  3. Add the dry pasta and chicken broth to the same skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is nearly tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream and cubed cream cheese until the cream cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until fully incorporated. Let the sauce simmer gently for 2 minutes until heated through.
  6. Serve immediately. Garnish your bold Cajun pasta with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For a quicker cleanup, this recipe uses a one-pot method.
  • If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the cayenne pepper to 1/2 teaspoon.
  • You can substitute chicken broth with water if needed, but broth adds more depth to the sauce.

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